3rd January 2021

11.00am

ONLINE SERVICE - COVENANT SERVICE WITH

LOVE FEAST

PREACHER: Revd. Tony Miles,

Superintendent Minister

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Romans 12:9-21;

John 15:1-10 ‘A Brighter 2021?’

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Revd. Tony Miles, Superintendent Minister

- (Chapel & Zoom) VIDEO CALL TO WORSHIP - New Year Good News Fix Centreline New Media

VIDEO SONG

- O Worship The Lord In the Beauty of Holiness STF 34 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! bow down before him, his glory proclaim; with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness, kneel and adore him, the Lord is his name! Low at his feet lay your burden of carefulness, high on his heart he will bear it for you, comfort your sorrows and answer your prayerfulness, showing the pathway your feet should pursue. Fear not to enter his courts in the slenderness of the poor wealth you would count as your own; truth it its beauty and love in its tenderness, these are the offerings to bring to his throne.

These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness, he will accept for the name that is dear; mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness, trust for our trembling and hope for our fear. O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! bow down before him, his glory proclaim; with gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness, kneel and adore him, the Lord is his name!

John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875)

OPENING PRAYERS MWB Page 282-283 - (Chapel)

Led by Revd Tony Miles Let us pray. Glory to the Father, the God of love,

who created us;

who continually preserves and sustains us;

who has loved us with an everlasting love,

and given us the light of the knowledge of his glory

in the face of Jesus Christ.

Blessèd be God for ever. Glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour,

who, though he was rich,

yet for our sake became poor,

and was tested in every way as we are,

yet without sin;

who proclaimed the good news of the kingdom,

and was obedient to the point of death,

even death on a cross;

who was raised from the dead and is alive for ever,

and has opened the kingdom of heaven

to all who trust in him;

who is seated at God’s right hand in glory,

and will come to be our judge.

Blessèd be God for ever.

Glory to the Holy Spirit,

the Lord, the giver of life,

by whom we are born into the family of God,

and made members of the body of Christ;

whose witness confirms us;

whose wisdom teaches us;

whose power enables us;

who will do for us more than we can ask or think.

Blessèd be God for ever. To the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

be praise and glory for ever. Amen. Silence Collect God of grace,

through the mediation of your Son,

you call us into a new covenant.

Help us therefore to draw near with faith

and join ourselves in a perpetual covenant with you;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER

Please join in using your own language or the version

you prefer Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,

now and for ever. Amen.

VIDEO SONG - What Can I Bring If a wise man knows

Where the Saviour's born

Guided by a shining star

To the world He shows

Why He came so far

Understanding who You are Chorus What can I bring

What can I sing

To honour You my friend and King

Who can describe

This love of mine

The holy Saviour so divine If a shepherd hears

When a child is born

By the angels shinning bright

And the hopes and fears

Of a thousand years

Will be met in You tonight Singing Gloria (2X)

Bringing praises to the King

Singing Gloria (2X)

Bringing praises to the King When a child is born

And the reason why

Was to love this broken world

How can I repay

Can the only way

Be to love Him in return

Mark Pennells | Zarc Porter

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ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Chapel & Zoom)

Revd. Tony Miles, Superintendent Minister

OFFERING PRAYER

Led by Revd. Lansford Penn-Timity

Deputy Superintendent Minister

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Jeremiah 31:31-34 TNIV

Read by Irving Efren, Member of Prayer & Healing

Team - (Zoom) 31 ‘The days are coming,’ declares the LORD,

‘when I will make a new covenant

with the people of Israel

and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant

I made with their ancestors

when I took them by the hand

to lead them out of Egypt,

because they broke my covenant,

though I was a husband to[a] them,’[b]

declares the LORD. 33 ‘This is the covenant that I will make with the

people of Israel

after that time,’ declares the LORD.

‘I will put my law in their minds

and write it on their hearts.

I will be their God,

and they will be my people. 34 No longer will they teach their neighbour,

or say to one another, “Know the LORD,”

because they will all know me,

from the least of them to the greatest,’

declares the LORD.

‘For I will forgive their wickedness

and will remember their sins no more.’

EPISTLE LESSON Romans 12:9-21 TNIV

Read by Judith Mitchell, Church Member - (Zoom) Love in action 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what

is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honour

one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in

zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the

Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful

in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in

need. Practise hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not

curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with

those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one

another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate

with people of low position. Do not be conceited. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do

what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible,

as far as it depends on you, live at peace with

everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but

leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine

to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord. 20 On the

contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him;

if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.’ 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with

good. VIDEO HYMN - Thou God of Truth And Love STF 620 Thou God of truth and love, We seek thy perfect way, Ready thy choice to approve, Thy providence to obey; Enter into thy wise design, And sweetly lose our will in thine.

Why hast thou cast our lot In the same age and place, And why together brought To see each other's face, To join with loving sympathy, And mix our friendly souls in thee? Didst thou not make us one, That we might one remain, Together travel on, And share our joy and pain, Till all thy utmost goodness prove, And rise renewed in perfect love? Then let us ever bear The blessèd end in view, And join, with mutual care, To fight our passage through; And kindly help each other on, Till all receive the starry crown. O may thy Spirit seal Our souls unto that day, With all thy fullness fill, And then transport away: Away to our eternal rest, Away to our Redeemer's breast.

Charles Wesley (1707-1788)

GOSPEL LESSON John 15:1-10 TNIV

Read by Genevieve Patnelli, Senior Circuit Steward -

(Zoom) The vine and the branches

15 ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the

gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears

no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he

prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are

already clean because of the word I have spoken to

you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No

branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the

vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in

me.

5 ‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in

me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from

me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me,

you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers;

such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and

burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in

you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for

you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much

fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. 9 ‘As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.

Now remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands,

you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my

Father’s commands and remain in his love.

SERMON ‘A Brighter 2021?’

Revd. Tony Miles

LIGHT A CANDLE

Revd Tony Miles

THE COVENANT - MWB Page 285-286 - (Zoom)

Led by Revd. Lansford Penn-Timity God made a covenant with the people of Israel, calling

them to be a holy nation, chosen to bear witness to

his steadfast love by finding delight in the law.

The covenant was renewed in Jesus Christ our Lord, in

his life, work, death and resurrection. In him all

people may be set free from sin and its power, and

united in love and obedience.

In this covenant God promises us new life in

Christ. For our part we promise to live no longer for

ourselves but for God.

We meet, therefore, as generations have met before

us, to renew the covenant which bound them and

binds us to God.

Let us then seek forgiveness for the sin by which we

have denied God’s claim upon us. Let us pray. God of mercy, hear us as we confess our sins. For the sin that has made us slow to learn from Christ,

reluctant to follow him, and afraid to bear the cross: Lord, have mercy,

Lord, forgive. For the sin that has caused the poverty of our worship,

the formality and selfishness of our prayers,

our neglect of fellowship and the means of grace, and

our hesitating witness for Christ: Lord, have mercy,

Lord, forgive.

For the sin that has led us to misuse your gifts, evade

our responsibilities, and fail to be good stewards of

your creation: Lord, have mercy,

Lord, forgive.

For the sin that has made us unwilling to overcome

evil with good, tolerant of injustice, quick to condemn,

and selfish in sharing your love with others: Lord, have mercy,

Lord, forgive. Silence

Have mercy on me, O God,

in your constant love;

in the fullness of your mercy blot out my offences.

Wash away all my guilt, and cleanse me from my sin.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right

spirit within me.

Give me the joy of your help again

and strengthen me with a willing spirit. The presiding minister says: If we confess our sins,

God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins, and

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Therefore to all who truly repent

this is his gracious word: ‘Your sins are forgiven.’

Amen. Thanks be to God.

VIDEO SONG - Come Let Us Use The Grace Divine STF 549 Come, let us use the grace divine, And all, with one accord, In a perpetual cov'nant join Ourselves to Christ the Lord: Give up ourselves, through Jesu's power, His name to glorify; And promise, in this sacred hour, For God to live and die. The cov'nant we this moment make Be ever kept in mind: We will no more our God forsake, Or cast his words behind. We never will throw off his fear Who hears our solemn vow; And if thou art well pleased to hear, Come down, and meet us now.

To each the cov'nant blood apply, Which takes our sins away; And register our names on high, And keep us to that day.

Charles Wesley (1707-1788)

THE COVENANT PRAYER - MWB Page 289-290

Led by Revd. Tony Miles - (Chapel) Beloved in Christ,

let us again claim for ourselves

this covenant which God has made with his people,

and take upon us the yoke of Christ. This means that we are content

that he appoint us our place and work,

and that he himself be our reward. Christ has many services to be done:

some are easy, others are difficult;

some bring honour, others bring reproach;

some are suitable to our natural inclinations and

material interests,

others are contrary to both;

in some we may please Christ and please ourselves;

in others we cannot please Christ except by denying

ourselves.

Yet the power to do all these things is given to us in

Christ, who strengthens us. Therefore let us make this covenant of God our own.

Let us give ourselves to him,

trusting in his promises and relying on his grace. Lord God, holy Father, since you have called us through Christ

to share in this gracious covenant,

we take upon ourselves with joy the yoke of obedience

and, for love of you,

engage ourselves to seek and do your perfect will.

We are no longer our own but yours.

I am no longer my own but yours.

Put me to what you will,

rank me with whom you will;

put me to doing,

put me to suffering;

let me be employed for you

or laid aside for you,

exalted for you

or brought low for you;

let me be full,

let me be empty,

let me have all things,

let me have nothing;

I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things

to your pleasure and disposal. And now, glorious and blessèd God,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

you are mine and I am yours.

So be it.

And the covenant now made on earth,

let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. Silence PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION - MWB Page 290-291

Led by Revd Lansford Penn-Timity - (Zoom) As we have entered this covenant not for ourselves

alone, but as God’s servants and witnesses, let us

pray for the Church and for the world. Loving God, hear us as we pray for your holy catholic

Church:

make us all one, that the world may believe. Inspire and lead all who govern and hold authority in

the nations of the world:

establish justice and peace among all people.

Have compassion on all who suffer from any sickness,

grief or trouble:

deliver them from their distress. We praise you for all your saints who have entered

your eternal glory:

bring us all to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray in silence for our own needs and for those

of others . . . Silence Lord our God,

you have helped us by your grace

to make these prayers,

and you have promised through Christ our Lord

that when two or three agree in his name

you will grant what they ask.

Answer now your servants’ prayers

according to their needs;

in this world grant that we may truly know you,

and in the world to come

graciously give us eternal life;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. VIDEO HYMN - I Surrender All All to Jesus I surrender,

all to Him I freely give;

I will ever love and trust Him,

in His presence daily live.

All to Jesus I surrender,

humbly at His feet I bow;

worldly pleasures all forsaken,

take me, Jesus, take me now.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

all to Thee, my blessed Saviour,

I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender,

make me, Saviour, wholly Thine;

let me feel the Holy Spirit,

truly knowing Thou art mine.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

all to Thee, my blessed Saviour,

I surrender all.

I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender,

Lord, I give myself to Thee;

fill me with Thy love and power,

let Thy blessing fall on me.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

all to Thee, my blessed Saviour,

I surrender all.

I surrender all,

I surrender all,

all to Thee, my blessed Saviour,

I surrender all.

I surrender all.

I surrender all.

Judson W van der Venter (1855-1939)

VIDEO - GLOBAL GREETINGS

VIDEO - One Minute Testimony - Charlie & Ros

LOVE FEAST - Led by Revd. Lansford Penn-Timity

Revd. Lansford Penn-Timity to briefly the Benevolent

Fund Offering during final hymn

VIDEO HYMN - Will Your Anchor Hold STF 645

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,

when the clouds unfold their wings of strife?

When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,

will your anchor drift, or firm remain?

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

steadfast and sure while the billows roll;

fastened to the Rock which cannot move,

grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love!

Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear,

when the breakers roar and the reef is near?

While the surges rave, and the wild winds blow,

shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow?

Chorus.

Will your anchor hold in the floods of death, when the waters cold chill your latest breath? On the rising tide you can never fail, while your anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus.

Will your eyes behold through the morning light

the city of gold and the harbour bright?

Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore,

when life's storms are past for evermore?

Chorus.

Priscilla Jane Owens (1829-1907)

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